Detailed Animal Action Report

The Johnson’s dog, Jack appears in several scenes. Shortly after Richard and the kids leave for the Illinois State Fair, Jack jumps up on Francesca’s lap. Francesca pats him and puts him down on the floor. The day that Robert asked for directions to Rosemond Bridge and Francesca gets in the truck to go with him, Jack chases the truck for a ways. That same day Robert drives his truck back to town and Jack, once again, runs after the truck. To accomplish both of these scenes, one trainer held onto the dog until the truck drove by. The trainer then released the dog who ran to a second trainer who was waiting behind the camera. Food was given as a reward. The dog was never actually near the truck, so was in no danger. After Richard and the kids return from the fair, they are having dinner and, once again, we see Jack who is sitting waiting for a hand out of food.